seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
character; disposition; spirit; temperament
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; difficulty
to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
few; a little; scarce; insufficient; seldom
performance fee (actor, singer, etc.)
instead; but (on the other hand)
and then; and so; and; so then
to study (in depth); to learn; to take lessons in
method; manner; appearance; air; tendency; folk song (genre of the Shi Jing)
voice; speech; sound of a voice; sound (e.g. of a TV)
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
infotainment television program; information program; program of announcements
videotape recorder; VTR; video recording; pre-recorded video shown during a television programme
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
bureau; department; office (e.g. post, telephone); broadcasting station (e.g. television, radio); affair; situation
company employee; member of a corporation; company stockholder (esp. in legal contexts)
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
self-flattery; sing one's own praises
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
excuse me for interrupting you when you are so busy
undertaking; underwriting; acceptance
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
fate; destiny (esp. as a mysterious force that binds two people together); relationship (e.g. between two people); bond; family ties; affinity; opportunity
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
mascot; poster boy; poster girl; brand ambassador
what is called; as it is called; the so-called; so to speak
costumed mascot character (oft. devised for PR purposes by local governments, government departments, etc.)
how; in what way; how about; questionable
contacting; getting in touch; communication; call; message
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
business; trade; operations; sales